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Oxford United suffered a heavy 0-6 defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Carabao Cup second round at The Kassam Stadium. Brighton dominated possession with 61.8% compared to Oxford's 38.2%. Despite Oxford having a higher number of total shots (19) and shots on target (11), they failed to convert any into goals. Brighton, with a 4-2-3-1 formation, proved more clinical, scoring six times from their 19 shots, with 9 on target. Olivier Boscagli opened the scoring in the 13th minute, followed by Brajan Gruda in the 20th. Diego Gomez extended the lead in the 60th minute, while Stefanos Tzimas scored a brace in the 71st and 77th minutes. Tom Watson completed the rout in the 86th minute. Oxford, playing a 5-4-1, struggled defensively. Brighton's goalkeeper made 10 saves, while Oxford's only managed 3.
The AI correctly predicted a Brighton win before the game, aligning with the actual result. Oxford's recent form has been poor, with multiple losses in the Championship. Their next game is against Coventry City, a team that defeated them recently in the Championship. Brighton, despite this win, lost their last Premier League match against Everton. Their next game is a challenging fixture against Manchester City. This Carabao Cup victory could boost Brighton's morale ahead of that difficult match.
Looking back at previous games, Oxford has struggled defensively in recent matches, conceding multiple goals. Brighton's attacking prowess was clearly on display in this match. The previous head-to-head games also show Brighton's dominance. Oxford will need to improve their defensive organization significantly if they hope to get a positive result against Coventry. Brighton, on the other hand, will need to maintain their attacking form if they want to compete against Manchester City. Overall, Brighton was the better team and deserved the victory in this English Carabao Cup match.

On August 27, 2025, Oxford United will face Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Carabao Cup at The Kassam Stadium. AI predicts a Brighton & Hove Albion victory with a 41.7% probability, against Oxford's 30.5%. The draw probability is calculated at 27.9%. Oxford United's recent form has been shaky, with multiple losses in the Championship. Brighton, despite a recent Premier League loss to Everton, boasts stars like Evan Ferguson in their squad. Ferguson's goal-scoring ability could prove decisive. Brighton's higher team rate (0.572) also factors into the prediction, contrasting with Oxford's 0.461.